Open to all and FREE to attend! We believe that great things don’t happen in a vacuum, and we encourage everyone to venture out to network at Chance Meetings.

AI is everywhere right now, but how do you move beyond the buzz and actually make it work for your business? This Chance Meetings panel on Monday, June 1st from 5-7 at The Virginian brings together founders and operators from our community who are building AI into the core of how their ventures run, not just experimenting on the side.

Tyler Bass, co-founder of EstateScribe, is using AI to transform estate planning for attorneys, turning client intake data into fully formatted, jurisdiction-specific legal documents in minutes. Hunter Macy, founder and CEO of Rendezvu, built a platform that connects outdoor enthusiasts with trusted local guides and athlete-recommended gear, using data and smart matchmaking to power a new kind of marketplace for the outdoor industry. Will Roscoe, creator of Cornsnow.com and Tetonscroll.com, has 15 years of experience building products ranging from self driving cars, image pipelines and solar roofs.  And moderator Bart Leslie, an entrepreneur and venture investor, will guide the conversation with his own experience supporting early-stage companies.

Whether you're a founder weighing where AI fits (or doesn’t fit) into your venture, a business owner curious about what's actually possible today, or someone trying to separate the signal from the noise, this panel will deliver practical lessons, real use cases, and honest takes on the strategic decisions that can make AI a durable part of a venture's foundation.

No tech background required. Just bring an open mind and your questions.